Acanthorrhexis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acanthorrhexis is a noun meaning (pathology) rupture of intercellular bridges of the prickle cell layer of the epidermis (stratum spinosum), as in eczema or allergic contact dermatitis.
Meaning
(pathology) rupture of intercellular bridges of the prickle cell layer of the epidermis (stratum spinosum), as in eczema or allergic contact dermatitis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acantholysis, acanthosis, acanthoma, acrodynia, angiorrhexis, epidermolysis.
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